Archive for September, 2007

*SONGS OF PRAISE
“Come Now is the Time to Worship”
Come, now is the time to worship. Come, now is the time to give your heart. Come, just as you are to worship. Come, just as your are before your God. Come. One day, every tongue will confess You are God. One day, ev ‘ry knee will bow. Still, the greatest treasure remains for those who gladly choose you now. Come, now is the time to worship. Come, now is the time to give your heart. Come, just as you are to worship. Come, just are you are before your God. Come.

Spirit Song (#347)
Vs. 1: O let the Son of God enfold you with his Spirit and his love. Let him fill your heart and satisfy your soul. O let him have the things that hold you, and his Spirit like a dove will descend upon your life and make you whole.

Vs. 2: O come and sing this song with gladness as your hearts are filled with you. Lift your hands in sweet surrender to his name. O give him all your tears and sadness; give him all your years of pain, and you’ll enter into life in Jesus’ name. Repeat Chorus:

There’s Something About That Name (UMH #171)
Jesus, Jesus, Jesus! There’s just something about that name! Master, Savior, Jesus! Like the fragrance after the rain. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus! Let all heaven and earth proclaim: Kings and kingdoms will all pass away, but there’s something about that name!

*WORDS OF PRAISE Delbert Dearing
Leader: Come to me, Jesus invites,
People: All you who are weary.
Leader: Come to me,
People: All you who are carrying heavy burdens.
Leader: Come to me,
People: All you who are busy, stressed and anxious.
Leader: Come to me,
People: All you whoa re searching and seeking..
Leader: Come to me.
All: Here we have come together in Christ Jesus. Let us now worship our eternal God.

SPECIAL MUSIC “Come and Find the Quiet Center”

JOYS AND CONCERNS Delbert Dearing
Pastoral Prayer/Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed by thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

CHILDREN’S TIME Kenna Hogan As the children come forward, join in singing “Jesus Loves Me” #191
As the children return, join in singing “This is the Day” #657

GIVING OF TITHES AND OFFERINGS Delbert Dearing
*Doxology #95

*SONG OF PRAISE “Old Time Religion”
Chorus: Give me that old time religion, Give me that old time religion, Give that that old time religion, It’s good enough for me.

*HYMN OF INVITATION “Love Lifted Me” Cokesbury #233
Vs. 1: I was sinking deep in sin, Far from the peaceful shore, Very deeply stained within, Sinking to rise no more; But the Master of the sea Heard my despairing cry, From the waters lifted me,
Now safe am I.

Vs. 2: All my heart to Him I give, Ever to Him I’ll cling, In His blessed presence live, Ever His praises sing. Love so mighty and so true Merits my soul’s best song; Faithful, loving service, too, To Him belongs.
Repeat Chorus:

Vs. 3: Souls in danger, look above, Jesus completely saves; He will lift you by His love Out of the angry waves. He’s the Master of the sea, Billows His will obey; He your Savior wants to be—Be saved today. Repeat Chorus:

*BENEDICTION
*DISMISSAL “Shalom to You” UMH #666
Shalom to you now, shalom, my friends. May God’s full mercies bless you, my friends. In all your living and through your loving, Christ be your shalom, Christ be your shalom.

*SONGS OF PRAISE
“Victory in Jesus” (UMH #370))
Vs. 1 “ I heard an old, old story, how a Savior came from glory, how he gave his life on Calvary to save a wretch like me; I heard about his groaning, of his precious blood’s atoning, then I repented of my sins and won the victory.”

Chorus: O victory in Jesus, my Savior forever! He sought me and bought me with his redeeming blood; he loved me ere I knew him, and all my love is due him; he plunged me to victory beneath the cleansing flood.

Vs. 2 I heard about his healing, of his cleansing power revealing, how he made the lame to walk again and caused the blind to see; and then I cried, “Dear Jesus, come and heal my broken spirit,” and somehow Jesus came and brought to me the victory. Repeat Chorus:

“Shine, Jesus Shine”
Vs. 1 Lord, the light of Your love is shining, In the midst of the darkness shining; Jesus, Light of the world, shine upon us, Set us free by the truth You now bring us; Shine on me. Shine on me.

Chorus: Shine, Jesus, shine, fill this land with the Father’s glory; Blaze, Spirit blaze, set our hearts on fire. Flow, river flow, flood the nations with grace and mercy; Send forth Your Word, Lord, and let there be light.

Vs. 2 Lord, I come to your awesome presence, From the shadows into Your radiance; By the blood I may enter Your brightness; Search me, try me, consume all my darkness; Shine on me. Shine on me.
Repeat Chorus:
“Change My Heart, O God” (1x)
Change my heart, O God, make it ever true; Change my heart, O God, may I be like You. You are the Potter, I am the clay; Mold me and make me, this is what I pray. Change my heart, O God, make it ever true; Change my heart, O God, may I be like You.

*WORDS OF PRAISE Delbert Dearing
Leader: Come, people of God.
People: Come and celebrate new life in Jesus Christ.
Leader: Come, people of God.
People: Come and worship our most generous and loving God.

THE INVITATION TO HOLY COMMUNION UMH #12
If you are unable to come to the altar to receive the elements please let the ushers know and we will come to you and serve you in your pew.

*HYMN OF INVITATION “Just as I Am” UMH #357

*BENEDICTION

*DISMISSAL “Shalom to You” UMH #666
Shalom to you now, shalom, my friends. May God’s full mercies bless you, my friends. In all your living and through your loving, Christ be your shalom, Christ be your shalom.

Christ for the world we sing, the world to Christ we bring, with loving zeal; the poor, and them that mourn, the faint and overborne, sin-sick and sorrow-worn whom Christ doth heal.

Christ for the world we sing, the world to Christ we bring, with one accord; with us the work to share, with us reproach to dare, with us the cross to bear, for Christ our Lord.
“Lord, Whose Love Through Humble Service” (vs.1,2,3 UMH #581)

Lord, whose love through humble service bore the weight of human need, who upon the cross, forsaken, offered mercy’s perfect deed: we, your servants, bring the worship- not of voice alone, but heart, consecrating to your purpose every gift that you impart.
Still your children wander homeless; still the hungry cry for bread; still the captives long for freedom; still in grief we mourn our dead. As, O Lord, your deep compassion- healed the sick and freed the soul, use the love your Spirit kindles still to save and make us whole.

As we worship, grant us vision, till your love’s revealing light- in its height and depth and greatness dawns upon our quickened sight, making known the needs and burdens- your compassion bids us bear, stirring us to tireless striving your abundant life to share.
“Spirit of the Living God” (UMH #393)

Spirit of the living God, fall a-fresh on me. Spirit of the living God, fall a-fresh on me. Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me. Spirit of the Living God, fall a-fresh on me.

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH Delbert Dearing
(Congregation, #881)

JOYS AND CONCERNS Brad Banner
Pastoral Prayer / The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, the power, and glory forever. Amen.

CHILDREN’S TIME Tammy Stephens
As the children come forward, join in singing “Jesus Loves Me” #191
As the children return, join in singing “This is the Day” #657